Summer is zinging by, doesn't it feel like that? I can't believe it's almost august...it seems like just yesterday we were building a place to PUT the strawberries, and now, I am reaping the benefits of my own garden. cool.

I feel so fortunate this summer to be able to really focus on my work, my home, and my garden. What a blessing, really....I admitted to a stranger at the farmer's market last week that "i feel like such a spoiled brat...so at least i own it, right?!" and she laughed....but REALLY, i was serious.

Farmers markets have been just wonderful this year, and I've been able to meet and greet REAL LIVE etsy customers, give them a hug, watch them show off their jewels to potential farmers market customers, and man, I can't say what a great and humbling experience that is. Just to know you've started something...something people connect with, and like, and seek out, is actually kind of....well....crazy.